Album



May 26, 1953 A. J. BEPRISTIS ALBUM Filed April 5, 1948 Andrew J. Beprisfis IN V EN TOR.

Patented May 26, 1 953 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE ALBUM Andrew J. Bepristis, Azusa, Calif.

Application April 5, 1948, Serial No. 18,981

1 Claim.

This invention relates to a record album, and more particularly pertains to a device which is suitable for retaining photographs or records, or a combination of both.

A primary object of the invention is to provide a, device that is so arranged to allow either records to be quickly removed or permit photographs to be readily viewed in a systematic manner.

Another object of the invention is to provide an album that is readily adjustable to accommodate varying numbers of leaves or retainers therein.

A still further object of the invention is to enable the device to be retained in adjusted position. Features of the invention concern supports for the album both when in use and when it has been put away, perforation of the leaves so that either the pictures mounted thereon may be readily viewed or the record be quickly identifled before removal, and stop means which prevent retainers from falling over when being viewed.

The foregoing, together with further objects, features and advantages of the invention are set forth in the following description of specific embodiments thereof and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device of the invention;

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view of the album shown in Figure 1;

Figure 3 represents an elevational view of one of the plates, as well as one of the leaves of the album;

Figures 4 and 5 represent modifications of the type of leaves used in the album; and

Figure 6 is an elevational view of one of the leaves when used to store records.

Referring to the figures, the album of the invention is generally indicated at it] in Figure 1 and includes retaining plates l2, album leaves I4 and a pair of upwardly bowed guide rails l6.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2 specifically, plates [2 may be constructed of any suitable material, such as metal, plastic, wood, or be bound in leather, etc., and includes an elongated section l8 which is of slightly larger area than leaves 14, and which terminates in a curled flange 20 at its lower end. Flange 233 is flattened at 22 to form a horizontal support for the album when it is in use. Plate I2 is apertured at 24 in order to receive the ends of rails 15 which are held in position by suitable means 26 which may be of peened design, or the like.

Rails [6 are divided into two sections 28 and Z8 function of retaining the leaves of the album in section 28 and stillmakes it possible to be easily viewed on section 28 by merely lifting a retainer I4 over hump 30 and shifting it to the left end.

Referring more specifically to Figures 3 and 6, a retaining plate I2 is shown as removed from guide rails 16 and a single leaf or page M is also depicted. Leaf l4 includes apertures 32 of somewhat larger diameter than the diameter of rails I6 and is cut or slotted at 34 for easy mounting thereon. It is thus readily apparent that leaf I4 is quickly placed in position on guide rails l6 and retained in position thereon by means of hump 36. Leaf M in Figure 3 has been suitably arranged for mounting a photograph, and includes support corners therefor 36. In Figure 6 is shown a leaf l4 suitable for the insertion of records and is generally of a double leafed heavy paper containing an enlarged opening 38 centrally thereof, and is recessed along its edges 48 for rapid insertion and removal of records. It will be noted that apertures 32 and slots 34 are similar to those shown in Figure 3. The filler in retainer 14 is so designed that records cannot roll out, but still are quickly removable. By this side removal construction, dust is prevented from entering into the compartment. If desired, transparent windows may be provided for central openings 38.

Figures 4 and 5 represent modifications in the type of leaves I4, and Figure 4 discloses an envelope type leaf H4 suitably secured at 12 to a supporting paper 44 suitably constructed for mounting on rail I6. Figure 5 discloses a leaf 2M somewhat similar to that shown in Figure 4 and varies therefrom in that support 46 extends the entire length of leaf 2| 4 and has suitably mounted thereon at 48 a pair of envelopes or windows 5B and 52. The leaf of Figure 5 is also suitably apertured in the manner shown in Figure 3, and is similarly mounted on guide rails 16.

Prior to this invention, the addition of leaves to an album has been cumbersome and annoying in that the retaining plate generally had to be entirely removed and, in addition, the leaves therein had to be bent over in order to view the pictures mounted thereon, This difficulty is also true of phonograph record albums, and the user further was inconvenienced in that most albums for holding phonograph records are not adapted for the addition or removal therefrom of the leaves contained therein. These difiiculties have been overcome in the present instance, since it is a simple matter to raise the leaves to be viewed above the retaining hump 30 and be placed quickly along the free place on guide rail 16. One side of leaf 1 4 is readily viewed and it is a simple matter to pivot leaf M on aperture 32 with rail l5 as the pivot guide in the arc made possible by the diameter of aperture 32, to view the picture on the other side. This procedure is the same for the modified forms shown. Obviously, this expedient is of value should the album contain records, since the user desires to read the title on the record as exposed in opening 38. When the photograph or the particular record mounted on a leaf H! has been seen, the leaf is moved over by lifting and passing over hump M to abutting relation with plate I2 and the device is ready for the next leaf. For the convenience of the user, retaining plates l2 have been constructed to include a horizontal portion 22, thus making it convenient to placethe album upon any level support and avoiding the necessity for it constantly being held by the user. When the album is no longer to be in use, the entire device may be stored in that position or may be turned upon one end thereof and the weight of retaining plate 12 will maintain leaves [4 pressed against each other and thus prevent warping of records therein, or curling of pictures mounted thereon. Thus, it may be seen that a convenient album, either for photographs alone, records alone, or a combination of both, has beenprovided and, by the construction thereof, has eliminated the necessity for the usual bulky types on the market today. The 'arcuate construction of rails l6 permits ease in viewing the contents.

Although the album has been shown only as containing a solid rail member 16, it is to be understood that rail l6 may be constructed of two telescoping members with suitable retention means whereby sliding adjustment is obtained to further decrease the bulk of the device.

While herein is described and illustrated specific embodiments of the invention, it is contemplated that many changes and substitutions may be made thereover without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention,

Having described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

An album comprising a pair of retaining plates, flanges formed on one of the marginal side edges of the plates and angularly related to the plates to support the plates in an upwardly and outwamly inclined plane, a pair of upwardly bowed connecting rails transversely disposed between the converging side edges of the plates and constituting the sole connecting means, and a plurality of detachable leaves sildably mounted on the rails, said plates being held in fixed relation to each other by said rails.

ANDREW J. BEPRISTIS.

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